Enjoyed a taste of the Big Easy for lunch. Our waitress was a joy but I didn't catch her name. Service was on point. Atmosphere was fun with some great bar specials. We were there for lunch and wanted to try everything. I ordered the Muffalotta with she crab soup. I ordered the 1/2 Muffalotta and I was sure glad I did. It was huge. Ended up taking some home. Unlike the ones I've had in NOLA, this sandwich was grilled. And I loved it! Added an extra crunch and melty cheese. Yum. My husband ordered The Taste of Loisianna. Serving sizes were plenty. He opted for the gator instead if shrimp. After trying everything. Our favorite was the sausage and beans. It had the best flavor. The jambalaya was very rice heavy. And the gumbo was just ok. Nothing was overly spiced. We met one of the owners on our way out. He mentioned they are hoping to add steam tables. This would allow them to offer oysters and shrimp. So keep an eye out for this! It was be a great addition!!! read more

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service was good, but the Cajun food was not authentic, and there was absolutely no heat to the jambalaya, red beans and rice, or gumbo. The rice in all 3 dishes was overcooked and mushy. Key lime cheesecake was delicious. read more

Second visit to this place. The place was not busy and we were seated immediately. For the second time I ordered the Taste of Louisiana with fried alligator. I love this dish because you get jambalaya, gumbo, and red beans and rice. I normally like fried alligator but this time it was a little fatty. Our waiter was great -- attentive and friendly without being overbearing. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We had the fried oyster platter and the crayfish étouffée both were amazing. We followed up with the banana Foster, which was very good. Highly recommend! Service was great and friendly. read more

Excellent food and great atmosphere. I never come to this part of Cary. So, when my friend suggested this place, I was ready to try it. Located in strip mall, it can be easy to overlook. This restaurant is a very popular place. There is plenty of parking and we went on a Saturday night right before the large dinner rush and still found parking. The menu is reminiscent of a New Orleans restaurant. They have everything from Gator bites to jambalaya to gumbo and crawfish etouffee. They even have Beignets for dessert! We started dinner with the gator bites which was well seasoned. For my entree, I ordered the blackened catfish topped with crawfish etouffee which was divine. I did not have room for dessert, but promised our friendly waiter, Mia, that I would definitely return for those. This place is a 10 out of ten, definitely recommend! read more

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I enjoyed the tavern vibe at this location. I also enjoyed the catfish. The coleslaw tasted bland. The women's restroom was clean. Staff were friendly, and prices were average. I have dined at this location about five times. This is proof that I recommend this restaurant. read more

I love the gumbo here. I've had many different types of gumbo and this gumbo is a thick roux that I have completely fallen in love with, and I'm not sure that I can get this kind of gumbo anywhere else. GO SAINTS read more

This was our second time trying this place, and I'm glad we did! The service was great. It wasn't busy at all when we went in, server was friendly and helped us fast. Food also came out fast. I tried the muffuletta, as I had tried my first one in New Orleans back in January and wanted to see how it compared. The bread itself was a bit thinner but overall, I would say the muffuletta was the best one north of New Orleans! Also, the hand cut fries were delicious and perfectly salted. My husband had the pimento grilled cheese with fried okra and said that was delicious as well. We would definitely recommend the place and will be going back in the future! read more

It's been a while since I reviewed The Big Easy and it's time for an update. I order delivery more often than I go in, and more than any other place these guys get every single order right. The food comes hot, delicious, and with every single thing I ordered done perfectly. Tonight it's seafood gumbo, crawfish etoufee and fried oysters - all fantastic. Thanks guys for taking as much care of delivery customers as you do walk-ins. read more

I had The Big Easy cater a breakfast for my office, and the entire experience was perfect! Kevin was fantastic with communication, the delivery arrived right on time and fresh, and he set everything up beautifully--making sure it was all just right before he left. And the food... WOW. My team of 20 was unanimously impressed. The flavors were incredible! We had two different stratas, chicken and waffles, pimento cheese grits, fruit, potatoes, and pastries--everything was delicious! I cannot recommend their food and service highly enough. Truly a wonderful experience! read more

The most disappointing part of this experience was the fact that the cocktail and wine/beer menu did not list the prices. What restaurant doesn't list the prices for its drinks? Our server had no idea why. The food was average at best. Probably won't visit here again. read more

I really was looking forward to a great lunch while I waited for my car to be worked on. I have to say I was very disappointed in this meal. Very greasy, overcooked and they need to change their oil in the fryer. Service was great, but food was subpar. Too bad! read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Fish and chips - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Starting with the positive, our server was very nice and attentive. She was pleasant, got our food orders taken and out in good time, and kept our drinks refilled. The food, on the other hand, left much to be desired. Maybe it was an off day, seeing that we checked the reviews before we went. I started with the She Crab Soup. It lacked flavor and was very underwhelming. It also had an off putting liquid on top when served; I just stirred it before I had a taste. My husband started with the Seafood Gumbo, he also wasn't impressed. We both ordered "A Taste of Louisiana", which came with jambalaya, gumbo, sausage red beans and rice, and a choice of shrimp or alligator - I chose the shrimp and he chose the alligator. The gumbo and jambalaya weren't seasoned very well and didn't have much of a flavor. We agreed that the best thing on the plate was the red beans and rice. *if I chose to go again, that is the one thing from this visit I would order again* The kids ordered the fried shrimp platter - they did enjoy them. I will say the few shrimp I had on my plate were also pretty good. read more

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Good service. Red Beans - no flavor lacked layering of seasoning Chicken Sausage Gumbo- just a bowl of uncooked roux no flavor at all Jambalaya- too much Tomatoe sauce once again lacking seasoning Small shrimp- very tasty Wings - just okay Fries- fresh cut but not cooked enough Fried Tomatoes- Mushy!!! read more

Oh my goodness! When I tell you that they has the best shrimp and grits and cornbread, it was the best I've ever had. Everytime I visit a different state, I get their shrimp and grits. I've been to about 41 states so far and by far this is the best place! It was soo good that I brought some back to Texas on my flight. The waitress was so nice as well. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

The food was excellent. We ordered our items to go for dinner. The place was small, but the door never stopped swinging. Very busy place. Parking lot was a bit hectic, finding a place to park while waiting for our food. This will not stop us from going back. Great comfort food. Worth the drive from Cary,NC. read more

I would probably go with 3.5 stars. We stopped by on a Tuesday for lunch. It's right next door to the tire store. We got new tires in my car while we ate lunch. It's a nice little restaurant. Seat yourself. The menu was pretty big. I had the Reuben. It was a Turkey Reuben and was quite yummy. The fries were also good. Hubby had half a Muffaletta. Would not recommend this one. We were spoiled at Central Grocery in New Orleans. A Muffaletta should be served on soft bread. This bread was crunchy. The toppings were kind of sparse. Service was good even though it did seem like they were short handed on staff. read more

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Joined a group of friends for dinner last night and had the best food and service! The waitress was so sweet, friendly and attentive. The drinks and food came out quickly. I ordered the french dip w fries, the sandwich was delicious but the fries were a bit overcooked and not crispy but still tasted good. Other dishes ordered was the catfish platter and some kind of sample of four different dishes, all looked nice and everyone seemed happy with their choices. They didn't have frozen margaritas, only on the rocks so that's what I got. It tasted good but didn't have much tequilla. Prices were reasonable, I plan on going back and try other stuff. read more

We celebrated here after a friends intimate wedding ceremony. We had a reservation and were a few minutes late but they were very accommodating even with us being late. The restaurant was nice but didn't give me the "Cajun Vibe" for lack of a better term. It felt more country bar/restaurant. Overall it was a nice space. Our servers were great and very attentive to our party of 11. The table had various plates including a couple Taste of Louisianas, the Beef Brisket Sandwich, and Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Our starters were the fried pickles, nachos, and the Brussel Sprouts and they were all delicious. The Brussel sprouts had a nice kick to them. My dish was the Salmon Lafayette, Seasoned Rice, and Mixed Vegetables and I also ordered a side of the She Crab soup. The salmon was cooked well but severely under seasoned. It had no flavor at all except the typical salmon taste, same goes for the rice; very under seasoned. The mixed vegetables were cooked perfectly and seasoned well, and the She Crab Soup was immaculate. The corn muffin was to die for. Overall, we had a wonderful experience and most of the table loved their dishes. We will definitely be back to try other menu items! read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - She Crab Soup & Corn Muffin - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Great food. Had the brisket nachos and fried oysters. Both worth getting again. Food came out fast and they took the Yelp free drink coupon. Service really could have been a little better. Waitress was more interested in the tv than making sure the customers were taken care of. read more

This was an unexpected findfor us. Although it is a bar and very crowded, they had outside seating which lowered the noise level. The only distraction was a tire facility across the parking lot that was loud during business hours. Food offerings from the menu were very diversified. Probably would come back. read more

When I walked in was greeted with a WARM AND FRIENDLY SMILE!!! The while place is a relaxing vibe! Mia was or waitress and was Super friendly and accommodating to me, my friend and our toddler children lol. FOOD WAS AMAZING! KIDS MEAL IN POINT!!! I got the kids Alfredo! BEAUTIFUL A and enough to take for lunch next day wings were perfectly seasoned. Got the dry rub Cajun and the grilled shrimp!!!! Ended up drying off the kids CAME BACK and ordered more food and drinks. Overall 15 out of 10 . Had a wonderful time! Staff was warm and inviting, and the food was spectacular. read more

We ordered gator bites, pickle chips, the she crab soup, the seafood platter and the green tomato poboy. The food was a little salty, and the gator bites were tougher than previous ones I've had before, but the green tomato poboy was incredible. The bread on the poboy was so soft and the green tomatoes were the perfect texture. The seafood platter was delicious, with a generous serving of fried oysters and shrimp. If we come back, we'll probably stick to the platters and poboys. read more

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Y'all! How did we not know about this place?!?! Everything was amazing, fresh, and flavorful We ordered a shrimp po boy and catfish po boy. Each sandwich comes with a bag of kettle chips. The bread on the sandwich was extremely soft, almost melt in your mouth action. I have a shellfish allergy and told them, they were accommodating in letting me know what had shellfish in it, what was near shellfish, and what was cooked away from shellfish. I greatly appreciated the details and time taken to take my allergies under consideration! Now, back to the food! My sister had the shrimp po boy - she said it was well worth the money and she would definitely get it again. We visited the food truck location, so I can't speak for the actual brick location. However, they were function in COVID19 protocol and provided good space for social distancing while waiting. read more

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Service: Nicole was super nice - 10/10 Appetizers: She Crab Soup | 4.5/10 | I would not consider this she crab soup by any means. It's more of a southwest crab soup. The corn muffin that comes with it is amazing. Mini Crab Poppers | 7.5/10 | a little too soft but flavor with a good amount of crab Entrees: Shrimp & Alligator Po Boy | 6.8/10 | the fries are just like 5 Guys! The shrimp was fried perfectly. The gator was a little greasy. The remoulade was good A Taste of Louisiana | 7/10 The Gumbo is flavored well just needs a little salt and pepper, and the same goes for the red beans and rice, The Jambalaya however wasn't good Overall: 7/10 - I wouldn't rush back but I would return read more

I enjoyed the seafood platter from Big Easy. I have been wanting to visit the Big Easy downtown for sometime. I love fried oysters, so I decided to go with their seafood platter for dinner. The platter comes with catfish, fried shrimp, fried oysters, fries and slaw. Everything was very good. I enjoyed the fact that my food was not salty and the French fries were so good. Surprisingly the slaw was very good as well. Good quality potatoes were used. I will definitely dine in next time to try some of the other Cajun classics. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Very good food and service, as always. Izzy is a sweetheart. She always kept a smile on her face while assisting us, and that made the experience even better. My burger was cooked as requested and very flavorful. The fried okra was perfectly cooked as well, and the right amount of crispiness to the outer breading. The Moscow mule was refreshing. The Big Easy has always been one of my favorites in the area. I enjoyed this experience and I will come again. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Buffalo Blue Cheese Burger with bacon and a side of Fried Okra - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Looking for a place to eat while in North Carolina and found this restaurant, that was not far from the hotel we were staying at. We asked the concierge and he said he had heard good things about this place. We took a shared ride and located in a shopping plaza you will find this restaurant. We were welcomed upon entering and found a table with no issues. Looking over the menu there are extensive options to choose from. I decided on the Jambalaya Pasta. I was curious to try this as I enjoy jambalaya and wasn't sure how this would taste. Well, this dish was wow!!!! The mixture of "trinity vegetables" with the Cajun cream sauce is amazing!!! I savored every bite as I tried to figure out how I could replicate this dish at home. Perfect blend and every bite was delicious. We also t had a dessert, the Bananas Foster, but I forgot to take a picture. This dessert was the perfect combination and every bite was perfect. Sometimes desserts are hit or miss, but this was a hit! This dessert is a bead pudding served warm with the bananas foster on top and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A bit of banana pudding, bananas, and ice cream are heavenly. Don't miss out on this dessert!! The restaurant is casual and the staff were friendly and attentive. I'd recommend this if you are in the area. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Jambalaya Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food was great and plentiful. Price was reasonable and service was good. Oysters were tasty and well cooked.

I love this spot! They have the best bbq nachos and the brownie for dessert! The bartenders are always friendly and assertive. This place does karaoke and music bingo which draw in good crowds! read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Brownie - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Never have tried real typical Louisiana food before this day, but was very surprised! First time trying alligator and it did not disappoint. Ambiance was nice and service as well, and food tasted really good! read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - A Taste of Louisiana - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I was in Raleigh for a work training and looked for a local restaurant to have dinner. I found The Big Easy Oven & Tap via Google, which honestly was a no brainer for me. I love New Orleans and just about everything about Cajun/Creole food, so the menu looked very promising. My friend picked me up from my hotel, Sheraton Imperial Raleigh-Durham, which was no more than 15 minutes away from The Big Easy Oven & Tap. The restaurant was located in a neighborhood complex with a grocery store and other retailers. We arrived around 7pm on a Monday night and were advised to sit anywhere we wanted. It wasn't that busy, but there was a consistent flow of guests in and out of the restaurant. Monday night football was on, so the bar was more crackin' than the main dining areas. The overall experience was a solid 3.5 stars that I'm rounding up to a 4. The food was fairly average, but the customer service was truly make or break for me. With that said, customer service was excellent. There was definitely no shortage of staff. As soon as we sat down, we were greeted by a gentlemen who gave us the menus and helped us with sampling some of the beers on tap and placing our drink orders. Additionally, we were also assisted by a head waitress who took down our entree orders and frequently checked up on us. Then there was a 3rd server who actually brought out and served our food. I found everyone to be very friendly, personable, and attentive. Southern hospitality runs deep here for sure, and kudos to the cooks and kitchen staff as well for preparing our food promptly! I ordered the beef brisket sandwich with a side of fried okra per recommendation of our main server. She did not lead me astray! It was pretty tasty. Although the beef brisket was not that fatty, which I would normally prefer, I didn't mind how lean it was because of how tender the meat was. The single fried onion and sweet BBQ sauce were what brought the sandwich together. Can't go wrong with the side of fried okra either. For a $1 upcharge, which our server was totally upfront about (much appreciated), it was totally worth it. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Brisket sandwich with side of fried okra - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Had been a while since we had been back. I'm not sure why, but everything was excellent. Had the She Crab Soup followed by Crawfish Etouffee. Both are packed with flavor and delicious. The service was awesome, Nicole P. honestly might have been the best server I've ever had in my life. We will definitely make this a regular spot again. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - She Crab Soup - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Where to start? I am a regular visitor at Big Easy. I found this place years ago when I started dancing next door. It is a family friendly restaurant and bar with a Cajun flare. Want sports? TV screens everywhere, games on all the time. LIke the Packers? THey have a fan base? Pats fan like me? Yep, got them too. The menu is great, from shrimp and grits, to Jambalaya, to Burgers, to Fish. OMG, after several years I still havent tried it all. I love their French Dip and for variety they roll out a new list of Special items every month. Are you into Karaoke? Twice a month on Fridays, tune up your voice and sing. (PLEASE TUNE IT UP). It is open seating, so no waiting for a table. Thats's a good thing. I hate when I get stuck in a corner where it feels like I am invisbile. So pick your own. Nice weather seating out font or on their patio. Come in and find your happy place. Staff are incredible. I won't name them all but I guarantee there will be a smile behind them. IPA'S? Got 'em. SPecial drinks? Me, I am an NA beer drinker. Ben, the manager has brought in the latest and greatest and they all aim to make it a great experience. No fights, no taunting. Just fun. They even host larger groups for birthday parties, and other group events. Just ask the manager about it. Try it out. I am not a bot. I am not a marketing contributor. Just a loyal fan. Tell them Brian sent you. They may smile with pride, read more

really great service, excellent portions, reasonable prices, really good food (étouffée, hush puppies, kids Mac and cheese were the highlights) all around. easy five stars read more

Sports bars and Raleigh is a missing void. It's extremely difficult to find a sports bar that has several TV's, a large bar, respectable food and outdoor space. This comes close to hitting all those marks. It has lots of TV's which is great and a large projector for big games. No outdoor bar (which is desperately needed for the area), but the indoor bar seats a good amount. Service was good. Staff are very friendly, but short staffed it seems like many places during the pandemic. However, by far the best part about this place are the wings. They are the best I've had in Raleigh. If you're a wing snob, this place does it right. Amazing Buffalo Wings! read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - a menu on the bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The service was good and professional. I had a trio of their cajun dishes with a side of shrimp. The gumbo was rich and my favorite. My friend had the seafood platter and enjoyed that. But the highlight of this show was the banana Foster. It had a bread pudding with the most delicious caramel sauce. It will bring us back and you should go too. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Dining area. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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This was my first time here, and I will be back. I chose the Texas chili that contained no beans. The chili was flavorful, and the melty cheese was delicious. I also ordered Bourbon wings. They were ok. But I would try another flavor. read more

The Big Easy Oven & Tap - Homemade Texas Style Chili - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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The She Crab soup was excellent, but the Crawfish Etouffee was not my favorite. I usually lean towards thick, white chowders, so when I first saw the She Crab soup, I was a little bit disappointed; it was less thick and less white than my ideal. But boy was I wrong to prejudge. The flavors were full and delicious. I only got a cup, not the bowl, but it was the perfect portion size. It definitely had some thickness to it - it wasn't soupy like a broth - and it turned out to be excellent. Highly recommended. On the other hand, the crawfish etouffee was a little disappointing. There was an oversized ball of rice in the middle with a little etouffee around the circumference. Now it's often served this way, but this rice ball was way too big. There was not enough etouffee and the rice was pretty dry and not great. The other issue I had with the etouffee, and this is probably a personal preference, is that it was too tomato based. It was a darker reddish brown roux but I prefer a brighter orange color that's a little more creamier. This crawfish etouffee was a little too bitter and tomato-y for my tastes, almost like a Cambell's Manhattan Clam Chowder soup. But maybe that's your thing! The spice profile was nice with a peppery bite, but I didn't care for the overall taste. I wish they had pictures on their website menu. They have very few pictures and none of the etouffee. I could have seen what I was getting before ordering it. read more

Beautiful day to sit on the patio and enjoy lunch. The food was very good and the portions were generous The crab bites and gator bite appetizers were yummy. The sunrise burger was great and cooked to order. The November special Gyro was also quite large. Service was a little spotty with staff shortages but a nice place within walking distance of our apartment to relax and have a bite. read more